🏟️ Thank You for Making the 2025 Upside US Sports Tech Summit a Success! Announcing the Upside Career, an AI driven Recruiting Platform for Teams and Startups
Thank You for Making the 2025 Upside US Sports Tech Summit a Success!
What an unforgettable day at the 2025 Upside US Sports Tech Summit at the Amerant Bank Arena, home of the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers.
This Summit would not have been possible without the incredible support of our partners, sponsors, speakers, volunteers, and the Upside team—as well as the exhibitors, pro teams, investors, and attendees who traveled from around the world to be part of this event. Thank you for helping us bring the global sports tech community together.
🌟 Highlights from the Summit
Inspiring Speakers: 50+ industry experts—shared powerful insights shaping the future of sports.
Speed Dating with Pro Teams: One of the most anticipated sessions brought together 27 innovative exhibitors and 30+ pro teams from the NBA, MLB, NHL, MLB, NWSL, UFL, USL, NCAA, WWE, tennis —5 minutes per team, real conversations, real deals.
Unmatched Networking: Over 250 leaders across sports tech, venture capital, elite teams, startups, and performance connected to collaborate and innovate.
Top-Tier Content & Innovation: 10 panels, 2 keynotes, and 27 cutting-edge exhibitors showcased the latest in AI, wearables, biometrics, rehab tech, performance analytics, fan engagement, and venue innovation.
🙏 A Special Thank You to Our 26 Sponsors
We’re deeply grateful for the support of our sponsors:
Kinmetrix, HigherDOSE, Winback, Maxxx Force, Kinvent, Multi Radiance, Vert, Orreco, VALD, Quantum Movement, Aris, Cerbrec Beyond Blood, BrainLit, Danu Sports, ActivBody, OxiWear, Myocene, Prism Neuro, Machina Sports, Respo.Vision, GameRun.ai, Summus Medical Laser, Box Altitude, ThermoHuman, KinetikIQ, Output Sports.
🚀 Official Announcement: Upside Career
We also officially announced Upside Career—our new AI-driven recruiting platform designed to connect practitioners, teams, and startups in sports, performance, and technology.
What Upside Career Will Offer:
Create a Career Profile – Showcase your experience, education, and unique skill set.
Explore Job Listings – Browse open positions across elite teams, leagues, and startups.
Upload Your Resume – Keep your credentials ready for rapid applications.
AI Job Matching – Get matched to relevant roles based on your profile.
Smart AI Introductions – Our AI assistant introduces candidates directly to employers.
Connect with Teams – Communicate with hiring teams about opportunities and growth.
Attend Job Fairs – Join Upside-hosted virtual and in-person career fairs.
Here is a video explaining how the Upside Career platform works:
We will soon allow candidates to create their profiles and for teams to post job opportunities. We are also in advanced conversations with top Universities to organize job fairs with top universities/NCAA organizations and teams in 2026. More details coming soon.
📩 Summit Recap Coming Soon
Next week, we’ll be sending out a full event recap including photos, videos, and highlights from all panel discussions and key moments—stay tuned!
📅 What’s Next for Upside
Join us at our upcoming events:
2025 Upside VIP Dinner – MLS Symposium | December 10 | Atlanta, GA
2026 Upside VIP Dinner – NBA Summer League | July 2026
2026 Upside VIP Event – Atlético Madrid Stadium | September 2026
2026 Upside Annual Summit | Date & Location TBD
We are working on organizing additional Upside events in the US and Europe in 2026.
Want to Speak or Sponsor an Upside Event?
If you’re interested in speaking or sponsoring one of our future Upside events, please contact us at: julien@upsideglobal.co
Learn More About Upside Global
If you want to learn more about Upside Global and our services—including Upside Tech scouting platform, Upside Career, and Upside Consulting—please visit www.upsideglobal.co or email us at julien@upsideglobal.co.
Thank You
To our partners, sponsors, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, pro teams, and the entire Upside team—thank you for your trust, energy, and dedication. Upside is more than an event—it’s a community shaping the future of sports and technology.
See you at the next Upside event!
— The Upside Global Team
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